Summary:
- Stonebridge Cos. named Kevin Dingle chief development officer.
- He joins from Aimbridge Hospitality, where he was SVP of development and acquisitions.
- The company recently named Rich Cortese special advisor for the Caribbean.
Kevin Dingle is Stonebridge Cos.' new chief development officer. He will lead the firm’s development team and overall strategy.
Dingle, who has more than two decades of hotel real estate experience, joins Stonebridge from Aimbridge Hospitality, where he was senior vice president of development and acquisitions, the company said in a statement.
“Kevin brings capital markets knowledge, investor relationships, and a track record of delivering results through all market cycles,” said Rob Smith, Stonebridge’s CEO. “His entrepreneurial background and institutional experience align with our strategy of scalable growth. He reflects the partnership- and relationship-driven approach Stonebridge is known for. We’re pleased to welcome him to the executive team as we expand our platform.”
Before Aimbridge, he co-founded Compass Lodging Advisors, a hotel acquisitions and asset management firm. Dingle began his real estate career at Crow Holdings, where he was vice president of acquisitions and involved in more than $750 million in acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing.
Dingle said he is honored to join Stonebridge during a period of growth and opportunity.
“Rob and the team have built an organization that combines operational strength with entrepreneurial agility,” he said. “I look forward to building on that foundation to deepen owner relationships, expand our footprint, and create long-term value across the portfolio.”
Denver-based Stonebridge, founded by Chairman Navin Dimond, is led by Smith. The company recently named Rich Cortese special advisor for the Caribbean.
